Elmira scored six runs in the sixth inning in a 9-3 victory over Newark.

Elmira broke a tie with six runs in the sixth inning Wednesday night and extended its winning streak to five games with a 10-4 victory over the visiting Newark Pilots at Dunn Field.

Tyler Plantier (UC-San Diego) went 3-for-4 with a run and two RBIs for the Pioneers (20-10). Rob Perteet (Samford University) added two hits and two RBIs for Elmira. Kyle Ruth (LIU Brooklyn) had two hits. Storm Wilson (University of Kentucky) and Joe Preziuso (Canisius) scored two runs apiece.

Ruth broke a 3-3 tie when he scored on a wild pitch. Isiah Lewis (Kentucky) followed with an RBI single to drive in Preziuso.

Andrew Sipowicz (Canisius) gave up three runs (two earned) on four hits over six innings. He struck out seven and walked three. Ethan Daily (Louisiana-Monroe) and Stephen Arnsten (Manhattan College) each pitched a scoreless inning. Zack Helsel (Liberty University) gave up three hits and a run in the ninth while striking out three.

After an off day Thursday, Elmira returns to Dunn Field for a 7:05 p.m. game against Newark (20-12) on Friday.